Turkey Signs ÇAKIR Missile Supply Deal for Land Forces
The contract marks a new step toward fielding the cruise missile, developed with contributions from about 200 companies.
Key takeaways
- Turkey signed a supply contract for the ÇAKIR cruise missile for its Land Forces.
- About 200 companies contributed to the project under ROKETSAN’s lead.
Turkey has signed a supply contract for the ÇAKIR cruise missile for the Land Forces, marking a new stage in preparing the system for military use. The agreement was signed by Defense Industry Agency chairman Haluk Görgün and ROKETSAN general manager Murat İkinci.
The missile is designed to target land and sea targets and can be launched from the KARA ATMACA weapon system, which is set to enter the Land Forces’ inventory. Görgün said the project drew on domestic contributions to components including its seeker head and turbojet engine.
About 200 companies contributed to the project, with ROKETSAN as lead contractor. The Land Forces also supported development and qualification of the system.
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